Beloved Brooklyn Gingerbread House Tempts the Market With Fairy-Tale Charm for $8.7M

Realtor.comA delightfully familiar Brooklyn, NY, home has hit the market for $8,750,000.This Bay Ridge beauty at 8200 Narrows Avenue has six bedrooms, 5.5 bathrooms, and a fascinating history.“It is a special part of the Bay Ridge community and has long been a destination for members of New York soc

Live in a ‘Sculpture’—Buy Oklahoma City’s Cunningham House for $1.3M

Ty FaithThe owner of a striking residence in Oklahoma City has a distinct way of introducing people to her home.“I always say I live in a sculpture,” says Joy Baresel, also the home’s listing agent, with Engel & Völkers Oklahoma City, Edmond and Norman. “There’s no other way to describe it.”Baresel’

Lovingly Preserved George Mowatt House in Newport, RI, Is Listed for $2.3M

Realtor.comA beautifully restored antique in Newport, RI, has just hit the market for $2,295,000.Set in the Historic Hill neighborhood, the charming 18th-century George Mowatt House has a rich and storied past.“The home dates back to 1786 and is a classic example of a Rhode Island three-quarter hous

A Government Shutdown Would Disrupt the Housing Market in These Surprising (and Painful) Ways

Matt McClain/The Washington Post via Getty ImagesThe housing market is facing a new threat: a looming government shutdown.If Congress doesn’t reach an agreement by Saturday, the many federal government services could grind to a halt. That could bring new challenges to Americans, the economy—and a ho